Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook Reve Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $14 - $17 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Parental leave Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Food Safety Certification ServSafe Ingredient handling Baking High school diploma or GED Pastry experience Baking ingredient preparation Knife skills Measuring ingredients Weighing scales Restaurant experience Food preparation equipment operation Food Handler Certification Time management Full Job Description About Rêve: Rêve is a fine dining French restaurant dedicated to elegant cuisine, refined service, and an immersive culinary experience. One of our defining elements is our meticulously crafted dessert program, which balances classic French tradition with modern technique - all made from scratch. We take pride in quality, precision, and artistry.

Position Summary:

We're seeking a pastry cook to join our kitchen brigade. This is a hands-on, learning-focused position ideal for someone with a solid baking foundation who's ready to deepen their skills in a professional, detail-driven environment. You'll work closely with our pastry chef to produce plated desserts, pastries, and other specialty items that reflect the essence of Rêve.

Responsibilities:

Follow precise recipes to create consistent, high-quality pastries and plated desserts. Set up and maintain a clean, well-organized pastry station. Operate professional kitchen equipment including stand mixers, scales, and ovens. Receive and execute direction from the pastry chef with focus and reliability. Support daily production and prep tasks as part of the team.

Requirements:

Basic baking and kitchen knowledge (including reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and safe use of standard equipment). Familiarity with tools such as stand mixers, piping bags, and baking molds. Willingness to learn, take feedback, and uphold fine dining standards. A strong eye for detail and consistency.

Preferred But Not Required:

Knife skills or previous pastry/kitchen experience. Understanding of French pastry styles or plated dessert presentation.

What We Offer:

Mentorship from a skilled pastry chef Exposure to a refined, scratch-made dessert program Growth opportunities within a tight-knit, passionate team Staff meals, employee perks, and a supportive kitchen culture If you're excited by the idea of contributing to beautifully crafted desserts in a fine dining setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Parental leave Application Question(s): How much experience do you have reading and measuring recipes by weight? Have you worked a stand mixer before? If so, what brand?

Experience:

Baking:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Birmingham, AL 35203 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Birmingham, AL 35203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person